Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Aunt Kelley Got Married!



We have been WAITING for Aunt Kelley's wedding for a long time.  We were all Mommy was really excited about everyone being all dressed up!

The weekend started off  with the rehearsal. I knew the girls were wearing baby's breath halos for the actual ceremony, so I bought some fake ones to practice.  Luckily, they just watched Tangled, and they thought these looked like Rapunzel.  Loved them!

 So Excited to Show Everyone Their Pretty "Rapunzels"

When you are waiting around on a golf course, there's lots to do and see to keep you entertained.
 Sweet Boys .... Just Taking it All In

 Papa and His "Big" Boys

 Flower Girl and Her Doppelgänger Bride

 Who Else Thinks These Two Cousins Look More Like Siblings Than the Twins Do? 

Pay Was There Too!  As Always ... My Little Buddy
Let's just all ignore my scary face here.  She looks precious!

Most of The Sisters at Rehearsal Dinner

 And My In-Law Boys 
Minus Brandon. We got a picture with him at the actual wedding, but I thought this picture of Kaleb was too good not to post..

Wedding Day started with some SERIOUS prep!
 Or Did I Just Wake Up Like This?

 Me, Kelley, and Our Girl, Erin

All that was left was to change our clothes and get the party started!  I pretty much just documented the rest of the day with pictures. 
 "Look at My Pretty Dress!" "I Carry My Baks-Et"

 The Only Girls on This Side of the Family 

 They're Going to Stick Together.  I Can Tell


Carbo-Loading for the Big Walk Down the Aisle

 His Snack Looks Better :)

 Ring Bearers Waiting Patiently With Their Signs

Doesn't Get Much Cuter Than This

 Although, This Is Pretty Stiff Competition!

 Sweet Girls Did So Good!

 I Mean ... Nobody Told Me NOT to Take A Selfie During the Ceremony

So I Did It Again
But Come On. Look at those FACES!

 And This Little One.  So Cute!

 I Adore This Picture

Sealing it With A Kiss

While the photographer started rounding everyone up for pictures, I tried to capture as many pictures as I could before I lost all three kids to the dance floor.  We seriously might start crashing weddings as a family, these kids LOVE a good dance floor.





My Most Handsom-est Date Ever

 Melted Heart
Here's what I don't want to forget about this moment: I asked him for a kiss.  And he grabbed my chin to make sure he got me good.  And to make sure I got my picture.

As always ... the several attempts at a family picture. I had to edit them pretty heavily because we were in a dark spot apparently. 





 There's Always One In Every Group
Buy hey!  At least it's JUST one!

 Stinker Parks and Uncle Thomas

 My Real Wedding Date

 The In-Law Club
I love these boys!  One day I imagine there will be another girl here.
Until then ... I'm the prettiest! :)
Kidding.  Toooootally kidding.  But I am the one with the least facial hair.


During the Reception we basically just kept running after the kids and took pictures with everyone. 

Oh ... And Watched This Child Dance While Double Fisting Her Food!
Proud Mom Moment for sure.








Matt was there too.  He was just on kid duty at the table.  Payton stayed at the table most of the night while Parker and Barrett owned the dance floor.  We had to divide and conquer.

One of my favorite moments of he night was watching Barrett with his new little friend, Kylie.   She was crushing on him HARD.  They danced together almost the whole night.  
See That Lipgloss She's Grabbing? 
She told Barrett to hold on for a minute, reapplied her lip gloss, and then they started dancing again. True story!







And That's a Wrap!



Congrats Aunt Kelley and Uncle Kaleb!  Thank you for letting us all be a part of your special day. 






Saturday, April 9, 2016

The little things in life ....

I spend so much time blogging about holidays and major milestones, that sometimes the little moments go unnoticed.  

The little moments are sometimes just what gets you through the day.  
The little moments are the reasons to stop and thank God for the blessings He's given you. 
 The little moments make you appreciate what you have.
The little moments are sometimes where you truly see the love.

The little moments ...

Soaking in a Pretty Day

 Getting to be the Big Girl

 Watching Ducks and Eating the Bread You Brought for Them

 Playing With Friends

 Finding that Friend That Just Lets You Be You

 Drinking a Glass of Wine With Your Best Friend

Finding Time For Just the Two of You

Finding Your New Favorite Seat on the Couch

 Helping Your Mom Out By Picking Up a Little

Last Minute Lunch Dates With Your Best Buddy

 Working Together as a Team

 Celebrating a Family Night ... Just Because

When You Still Need Your Mommy to Snuggle With You
 
Making Silly Faces with Mommy and Daddy

Mommy Taking Care of You When You're Sick

 Finding a Computer Mommy Will Let You Play On 

Finding Complete Joy in Coloring

Pushing Buttons
(Hey ~ this is BIG for a two year old)

Finding the Best Spot to Play on a Rainy Day

 Exploring New Things

Using a Microscope for the First Time
  
 Finding that Perfect Book

And Realizing You Love it As Much As You Thought You Would

 Creating a  Puppet Show

 BEING The Puppet Show

Perfecting the Selfie

 Swinging With Your Bestie

 Feeling Free ....

 .... And The Wind Blowing In Your Mullet Hair

Showing Your Baby Cousin You Love Her

Stealing Snuggles from Daddy

Coloring with Your Brother and Sister

When You Know He's Simply Just Thinking About You

When All of Your Tiny Humans Run Towards You at Full Speed JUST for a  Hug and a Kiss

Getting to Ride Inside Daddy's Car

And When You Get to Ride in the Front Seat
**Don't worry: We Were Just In the Driveway**

The First Day of Patio Weather! 

Piling In the Car to Stay Cool While Watching a Bulldozer 

Going on a Date With Your Mommy

And Getting to Spend Some Time With Your Best Girl

Dating Your Best Friend. Forever 

Making Silly Faces During a Wedding
And Thinking Nobody Noticed You 

Eating Cake and Wearing Pretty Dresses 

Getting All Dressed Up .... And Only Wanting to Dance with Your Daddy

Finding the First Signs of Spring in Your Own Backyard 

When Your Little Sister Finally Hugs You Back 

Growing Up with Your Best Friend

And Moments Like This

And Moments You Wish You Could Just Freeze

It's these simple moments.  The quiet ones.  Where you realize exactly what you have in front of you.

"In the rush and noise of life, as you have intervals, step home within yourselves and be still.  Wait upon God, and feel His good presence; this will carry you evenly through your day's business." William Penn